The steelpan fraternity is once again plunged into mourning with the passing of two (2) stalwarts, Martin Douglas and Michael “Scobie” Joseph.
Pan Trinbago President, Executive and members extend condolences to their immediate families, their extend
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Percent of patients testing positive for COVID-19 by United Hospital Fund Neighborhood in New York City
Read more…Tonight is Friday Night! Gregory Boyd's Steel Pan Songs are Celebrating Two weeks of Live Performance Online with the presentation of the Joe Cocker Classic
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Did you know that
“Just the Two of Us”
It’s about the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago
“Just the Two of Us” reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1981 and won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. And in an exclusive interview with When Steel T
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The history of Pan is replete with large, colorful figures whose names and deeds will be entwined with steelband music art form forever. Martin "Dougie" Douglas was one such character.
Whether you were a child or an adu
Well folks, you asked for it so here you go. The Arrangers’ Corner. First of a 10 part webinar series set to debut Thursday, May 7th 2020! Start time 5pm US EST via ZOOM. Hosted by yours truly and Sheldon Thwaites. To register for the meeting DM mys
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Bronx, New York - It was the turn of the Bronx, New York, to experience the music of Trinidad All Stars (pictured right) and CASYM steel orchestras, as they got together for the
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda – 19th April, 2020…….National Festivals Minister, the Hon. Daryll S. Matthew on Sunday announced that Antigua’s premier Summer festival, Carnival 2020 has been cancelled.
Minister Matthew said that Cabinet, during its
Read more…Buses are now free in NYC as a result of the Corona virus outbreak. As a means of protecting the drivers passengers are only allowed to enter through the rear. No contact with the driver is allowed.
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How will the live-sound industry have changed when it comes out of its coronavirus-induced hibernation?
New York, NY (March 17, 2020)—With the coronavirus continuing to spread throughout the U.S., live events and the production
Read more…Office of the Prime MinisterRepublic of Trinidad and Tobago
Dr Keith Rowley
Madam Speaker, I have been authorised by the Cabinet of Trinidad and Tobago to make the following statement.
Colleagues, fellow citizens, it is in times like these that we
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Rashan Ali lived her BEST LIFE in Trinidad during Carnival 2020. When caught up, she talks about the experience she had. Have you been to a Carnival or would you go?
Adrian Glasglow, Captain of Desperadoes, proudly holds up the bands Panorama Large Bands victory trophy, on the lead truck of a motorcade at Victory Lap with the Champions of Panorama 2020 hosted by Desperadoes Steelband Orchestra, Laventille Road,
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The sounds of the islands will be heard at Washington High School at 7 p.m. Thursday.
The Washington High School Steel Drum Band will perform, as well as the Canon-McMillan Pan and Drum Ensemble. There is no charge to attend the
Infection rate charts forecast steep rise in US COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases
by A. Hinkson
When Steel Talks asked our trusted medical advisor Augustin Hinkson to give his opinion of the podcast we posted earlier this week.
The following is Hinkson’s critical review of ESPN’s Podcast with Dr. B
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Global - The Coronavirus disease 2019 is real. It’s here. And it has and will impact on every aspect of our lives globally. Family gatherings, weddings, sports events, college classes, travel and world cruises have already been severely impacted to
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Carol Matroo
Skinny Banton (Shirlan George) sings his hit Wrong Again for BPTT Renegades players during a lime at the band's panyard on Charlotte Street, Port of Spain. Wrong Again is Renegades song of choice for 2020 Panorama. - Gary Card
